2010 ACRO Resident Program

February 27th, 2010

1:00-1:10 Welcome from Program Chair and Overview of Program

Mitchell Kamrava MD, National Cancer Institute

1:10-1:40 What to expected your first year out from residency

Dr. Shilpen Patel MD, University of Washington

1:40-2:10 Economic Issues Specific to New Graduates of Residency Programs: Contracting

Paul Schilling MD, Community Cancer Center

2:10-2:40 Opportunities for research within the private sector

Catherine Yashar MD, University of California San Diego
Jeffrey Demanes MD, UCLA

2:40-3:00 Break

3:00-3:45 Understanding Billing and Collections: The Big Picture

David Beyer MD, Arizona Oncology Services custom writing
Ron DiGiamo, Revenue Cycle

3:45-4:30 Things to consider when choosing between academics and private practice

David Diamond MD, Florida Oncology Network writing service
Dwight Heron MD, University of Pittsburgh

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